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sunshine · 10-15-2005, 03:05 PM

I want to know what bit will cut a beaded corner on a table leg with a 1/8" step (i.e., inset) into the bead and a 1/4" radius on the bead? That is what is called for in the design I am following. The tech support at Rocklers suggest I use their #91505 beading cutter (1/4" radius, 1/2" height) and replace the standard 3/8" diameter bearing with a 1/4" diameter bearing. I suppose that will work, but is there a standard cutter that will do the job without modifying it?

I have looked at the list of Freud beading bits, but I don't know enough about the terminology to know if one of them will work - for example, they list the bearing diameter but not the small cutting diameter - maybe I can deduce it from something else. I need a course in bit terminology 101.

**Glenmore** · 10-16-2005, 10:13 AM

Sounds to me not sure but a ogee bit might fit the profile that you are looking for. Try this link that I got from Sam I am might help it gives the different profiles. Hope this helps you out. www.carbide.com

jerrymayfield · 10-16-2005, 12:23 PM

Check whiteside, mls, magnate and any other bit makers you like 1/4 r beading bits are very common.

regards
jerry

sunshine · 10-16-2005, 01:56 PM

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I want to know what bit will cut a beaded corner on a table leg with a 1/8" step (i.e., inset) into the bead and a 1/4" radius on the bead? That is what is called for in the design I am following. The tech support at Rocklers suggest I use their #91505 beading cutter (1/4" radius, 1/2" height) and replace the standard 3/8" diameter bearing with a 1/4" diameter bearing. I suppose that will work, but is there a standard cutter that will do the job without modifying it?

I have looked at the list of Freud beading bits, but I don't know enough about the terminology to know if one of them will work - for example, they list the bearing diameter but not the small cutting diameter - maybe I can deduce it from something else. I need a course in bit terminology 101.

I AM REPLYING TO MY OWN POST. IT JUST OCCURED TO ME THAT THE SOLUTION IS TO REMOVE THE BEARING FROM THE BIT AND USE IT IN A ROUTER TABLE TO CONTROL BOTH THE DEPTH AND THE HEIGHT OF THE CUT. I GUESS I DON'T HAVE MUCH EXPERIENCE WITH PILOTED BITS AND IT DIDN'T OCCUR TO ME THAT I COULD REMOVE THE BEARING.

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sunshine Registered User New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9 View sunshine's Gallery	Report This Post! Which bit should I use? I want to know what bit will cut a beaded corner on a table leg with a 1/8" step (i.e., inset) into the bead and a 1/4" radius on the bead? That is what is called for in the design I am following. The tech support at Rocklers suggest I use their #91505 beading cutter (1/4" radius, 1/2" height) and replace the standard 3/8" diameter bearing with a 1/4" diameter bearing. I suppose that will work, but is there a standard cutter that will do the job without modifying it? I have looked at the list of Freud beading bits, but I don't know enough about the terminology to know if one of them will work - for example, they list the bearing diameter but not the small cutting diameter - maybe I can deduce it from something else. I need a course in bit terminology 101.
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Glenmore Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mountain Top Pennsylvania Posts: 1,614 View Glenmore's Gallery	Report This Post! Sounds to me not sure but a ogee bit might fit the profile that you are looking for. Try this link that I got from Sam I am might help it gives the different profiles. Hope this helps you out. www.carbide.com __________________ Glenmore Days without wood working are days not worth getting up for. Last edited by Glenmore; 10-16-2005 at 10:19 AM.
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jerrymayfield Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 467 View jerrymayfield's Gallery	Report This Post! Check whiteside, mls, magnate and any other bit makers you like 1/4 r beading bits are very common. regards jerry
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